SAR Fundamentals/Technology
From PCSAR
- SAR Fundamentals Manual:
- Ch.15 "SAR Resources and Technology"
- Ch.27 "Hand and Power Tools for Rescue"
- Basic SAR Skills Manual:
- F-5 "SAR Technology"
- F-11 "SAR Transportation"
- typically assigned reading
- otherwise 0.5 hr
- 2005-02 10:22 - 10:40, 15:05 - 15:20
Question bank
Q: Name some items of SAR technology.
A:
- GPS
- Cell phone
- LED lights
- computer
O: Name 4 different types of specialized vehicles used in SAR.
A:
- snowmobiles
- 4WD
- ATV
- mountain bikes
Q: What is the different between a tracking dog and an air scenting dog?
A: Tracking dogs detect scent along the ground from crushed vegetation. A air scenting dog scent from the subject as it floats in the air.
Q: What are some problems with gadgets and gizmos in SAR?
A:
- they run on batteries
- they distract you
Q: What are the two most common animals used in SAR?
A:
- dogs
- horses
Q: What does PLB stand for? What does it do?
A: Personal Location Beacon. It transmits a distress signal that can be detected by satellites or aircraft and gives your approximate location.
